Eagle Mausoleum - Memphis, Tn - Mausoleums on Waymarking.com

The Eagle Mausoleum is located at Memory Hill Gardens Cemetery in Memphis, Tn.

The mausoleum is dominated by a memorial to Sgt Walter K. Singleton. Sgt Walter K. Singleton received the Medal of Honor posthoumously for heroism during the Vietman War.

According to the website Home of Heroes (http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_pz/singleton_walter.html ):

Sergeant Singleton's company was conducting combat operations when the lead platoon received intense small arms, automatic weapons, rocket, and mortar fire from a well entrenched enemy force. As the company fought its way forward, the extremely heavy enemy fire caused numerous friendly casualties. Sensing the need for early treatment of the wounded, Sergeant Singleton quickly moved from his relatively safe position in the rear of the foremost point of the advance and made numerous trips through the enemy killing zone to move the injured men out of the danger area. Noting that a large part of the enemy fire was coming from a hedgerow, he seized a machinegun and assaulted the key enemy location, delivering devastating fire as he advanced. He forced his way through the hedgerow directly into the enemy strong point. Although he was mortally wounded, his fearless attack killed eight of the enemy and drove the remainder from the hedgerow. Sergeant Singleton's bold actions completely disorganized the enemy defense and saved the lives of many of his comrades.

Address: 3700 N Germantown Rd Memphis, Tn USA 38133 History: Not listed Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed Website: Not listed

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